Lead Brand Producer (Remote)

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

The Lead Brand Producer role is specific for the Essentia Water brand, a national leader within the premium bottled water category. Nestlé is looking for a talented and passionate Lead Brand Producer with a focus on producing best-in-class print, promotional, and instore POS to help grow our retail business.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Manage production timelines to meet required deadlines, regularly communicating status to project owners, stakeholders, and creative team
Understand industry standard fabrication methods, materials, and production techniques to provide expert recommendations
Work with department leaders to understand project needs e.g. project mandatories, budgets, and timelines
Manage inventory of printed materials (point of sale, wearables, swag, etc) on team store sites
Identify and develop efficiencies within project life cycles
Drive and own weekly vendor and business owner project status meetings
Communicate estimates clearly to project owners for budget approval
Facilitate business reviews with current primary vendors, manage contracts, vet new external vendors, and oversee addendums as needed
Collaborate with operations/manufacturing team on product packaging needs and updates
Manage and attend press checks for quality control (content, color, decoration, material)
Ensure brand standards are implemented and consistent across multiple print platforms
Code and review vendor invoices to ensure payments are processed accurately and in a timely fashion

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Marketing, or equivalent work experience
5+ years print production & vendor management experience
Experience working with vendors in a retail environment
Experience with a CPG brand is preferred
Experience collaborating with creative teams and designers
Excellent project management skills with an ability to set and achieve goals, meet deadlines, and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills and communication for fostering and maintaining business relationships
Detail and solution-orientated problem-solving skills
Bias toward action and a strong sense of urgency
Experience with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop is a plus
Experience with project management software is preferred
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

The Lead Brand Producer role is specific for the Essentia Water brand, a national leader within the premium bottled water category. Nestlé is looking for a talented and passionate Lead Brand Producer with a focus on producing best-in-class print, promotional, and instore POS to help grow our retail business.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Manage production timelines to meet required deadlines, regularly communicating status to project owners, stakeholders, and creative team
Understand industry standard fabrication methods, materials, and production techniques to provide expert recommendations
Work with department leaders to understand project needs e.g. project mandatories, budgets, and timelines
Manage inventory of printed materials (point of sale, wearables, swag, etc) on team store sites
Identify and develop efficiencies within project life cycles
Drive and own weekly vendor and business owner project status meetings
Communicate estimates clearly to project owners for budget approval
Facilitate business reviews with current primary vendors, manage contracts, vet new external vendors, and oversee addendums as needed
Collaborate with operations/manufacturing team on product packaging needs and updates
Manage and attend press checks for quality control (content, color, decoration, material)
Ensure brand standards are implemented and consistent across multiple print platforms
Code and review vendor invoices to ensure payments are processed accurately and in a timely fashion

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Marketing, or equivalent work experience
5+ years print production & vendor management experience
Experience working with vendors in a retail environment
Experience with a CPG brand is preferred
Experience collaborating with creative teams and designers
Excellent project management skills with an ability to set and achieve goals, meet deadlines, and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills and communication for fostering and maintaining business relationships
Detail and solution-orientated problem-solving skills
Bias toward action and a strong sense of urgency
Experience with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop is a plus
Experience with project management software is preferred
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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